2016
July 2016 • 18 Jul 2016
UON reaches milestone in Indigenous education
The University of Newcastle (UON) has reached a major milestone of over 1000 Indigenous enrolments for the 2016 year to date (YTD).
July 2016 • 15 Jul 2016
Request a Student Mentor
Starting uni is an exciting time but it can also be a bit challenging. Sometimes you need someone else to show you the ropes so you can feel more comfortable. We’ve recruited some students who are in their second year of uni or above to help do just that. Student Mentors will help you adjust to uni life, find your way around campus and let you know all that UON has to offer.
July 2016 • 15 Jul 2016
Million dollar investment for regional incubator spaces
The University of Newcastle (UON) has received $1 million in state funding to support the development of an Integrated Innovation Network across the Hunter regions.
July 2016 • 12 Jul 2016
Tech tools tapping into young adults’ diet quality
Technology will be the tool of choice to target the poor eating habits of young adults in a new University of Newcastle (UON) study. The study will aim to test the effectiveness of personalised nutrition interventions on improving eating habits, nutrition and diet quality.
July 2016 • 8 Jul 2016
UON Watt Space gallery wins best regional NSW project
The University of Newcastle (UON)’s Watt Space gallery has taken out the prestigious Blacket prize, which recognises the best architectural projects in regional NSW.
July 2016 • 6 Jul 2016
Central Coast Graduation
University of Newcastle celebrates Central Coast graduates
July 2016 • 4 Jul 2016
High honour for Professor Naidu
University of Newcastle (UON) Professor Ravi Naidu has received a prestigious Doctor of Science from Massey University, NZ, honouring more than 30 years of world-class research in environmental contamination. The degree recognises Professor Naidu’s substantial original contributions to knowledge in his field.
June 2016 • 28 Jun 2016
UON welcomes STEM investment
University of Newcastle welcomes new investment in building Australia’s STEM economy
June 2016 • 17 Jun 2016
$330 000 Coal Industry Scholarship success
A new three-year scholarship to better predict metallurgical coke quality from coal properties has been secured by a chemical engineer.
June 2016 • 17 Jun 2016
Local animators small films hit the big screen
A trio of animation students from the University of Newcastle (UON) have been hand-selected to feature at the Melbourne International Animation Festival.
June 2016 • 16 Jun 2016
UN flag to fly above City Hall
A United Nations flag will be raised in Civic Park* today to confirm Newcastle as a ‘United Nations City’ and host of the first United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) for Disaster Preparedness and Risk Reduction in Australia and the Pacific region.
June 2016 • 15 Jun 2016
Broadspectrum update
Many staff will be aware that UON’s head contractor for maintenance, Broadspectrum, is in the process of being acquired by Ferrovial.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.